Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has once again voiced her perspective on the End Bad Governance protests in Nigeria. On August 2, 2024, Daniels shared a new video on Instagram, condemning police violence and calling for comprehensive government action.
In her video, Daniels criticized government officials for their failure to ensure resources reach the needy. She stated, “It is day 2 of the national protest in Nigeria, everyone is frustrated nationwide with justified reasons and something needs to be done to ease the hearts of the people to avoid further loss of lives and properties. Nigeria is not a one-man land hence it’s not one-man’s problem. Nigeria can only be fixed by only the collective efforts of everyone in the government ranging from the president, governors, senators, house of reps members, house of assembly members down to local government chairmen and councillors.”
She continued, “What happens when the federal government understands the plights of the people and the state or local government does not? Or vice-versa? The job still remains undone, leaving thousands hungry, suffering, and jobless. The hike in prices of food, water, electricity, transportation, security and communication is alarming. There is hunger in the land. Nigeria cannot be fixed by having half bad eggs and half good eggs. All the lawmakers need to be in sync with the people’s plights to fix Nigeria. Only then can what is rightfully allocated to the grassroots get to them. This should be a government for the people, not against them. Our armed forces, please refrain from using excessive force on the people as everyone has the right to air their voices and demand for transparency, accountability and participation to avoid further loss of lives and properties by our own people.”
Daniels’ remarks received mixed reactions online. Critics argued that she was speaking from a place of privilege. Comments included:
– divineabulo: “You again? You took a bold step in your life, let the youth take theirs.”
– Mss_neerah_kadiri: “E be like this girl don dey mad 😂.”
– Ifykings.kiddies.thrift: “No be your fault, as your husband the follow share national cake, na him make you open your mouth to say everybody is suffering.”
– liciagreat: “See this one too dey speak English 😂😂 abeg Gina don’t anger me dis afternoon 😒🙄.”
However, some supporters defended her right to speak out:
– switb2b: “She is also speaking up, why bash her for speaking up. If celebrities are quiet we will complain. Now that she is supporting the protest, you’re still bashing her in the name of her husband.”
– _shesfit: “Y’all usually would scream ‘Na only Regina fit advise me’. Now she’s doing so & y’all are wailing that she’s a small girl. Lol!”
The End Bad Governance protests, which began on August 1, have sparked significant public debate, with celebrities like Daniels joining the national conversation.
